The Suzuki Gamma RG500 was a repli-racer inspired by the ’84 Gamma GP bike, which helped Suzuki win seven straight constructors championships. Here we’ve got two brand new examples that have never been started – one of which is a pre-production model.
Dinosaur Racing – 1966 Cheney Triumph
Post Listing Update: This Cheney Triumph did not meet reserve despite 17 bids up to $5,365. One of the most challenging races in any discipline was the International Six Days Trial (ISDT – now known as the ISDE). An annual test of rider, machine, and durability, the ISDT is also known as the “Olympics of Motorcycling.” In 1968, ISDT changed …
Museum Quality – 1967 Honda S90
Post-Listing Update: This ‘museum quality’ (despite the backwards tank badges) S90 did not meet reserve with bidding up to $3,152 on eBay. I feature all kinds of motorcycles on this site, but only the Honda S90 is on here every day, as it’s part of the Bike-urious logo. Here’s a restored example that’s currently spending its days in a museum.
Product Review – BoosterPlug
8 months ago, I picked up a BMW K1200R, as it was the bike that opened up my eyes to BMW back when I was 20 and thought all motorcycles should be fast, loud, and aggressive.
The Motorcycle Film Festival
With the recent release of films like Why We Ride and The John Penton Story, motorcycles are enjoying an increase in popularity as the subject of films, documentaries, and even advertisements (the latter of which is mercilessly mocked on Hipster Bike Videos). So last September, a group of motorcyclists and independent filmmakers led by Corinna Mantlo and Jack Drury organized …
1966 Norton Atlas Cafe Racer
Named after the ICBM, the Norton Atlas was released in 1962, earning a so-so reputation before being replaced by the classic Commando. Built to appeal to American aesthetic preferences, it was initially only produced for export. Here’s an example that’s been turned into a cafe racer.
1973 Triumph Hurricane
The Triumph Hurricane represented a paradigm shift in motorcycling manufacturing, as it was the world’s first factory custom motorcycle. The brainchild of Craig Vetter (well known as a motorcycle designer and manufacturer of custom motorcycle fairings) and Don Brown (General Manager of BSA), the Hurricane was created when Brown called Vetter up on a secret project to create a better …
To the Top of Alaska, Day 17
June 20th, 2014 – Whitehorse, AK to Liard Hot Springs, BC ~400 miles As you follow the 1, you end up going in between British Columbia and the Yukon Territory back and forth several times. But no matter what province we were in, we were constantly showered by rain. We eventually made it to Watson Lake in Yukon, which is …
2014 Aprilia RSV4 R
In my opinion, the Aprilia RSV4 R has been overshadowed a bit in the marketplace a bit since the introduction of the BMW S1000RR. But it’s still an incredible supersport that’s faster than 99.9% of vehicles you’ll encounter on the road. Here’s a basically brand new example that’s been made even faster thanks to an extensive modification list which includes …
1990 Yamaha TZR250SP
Post-Sale Update: This Yamaha TZR250SP sold for $7,700 after 37 bids on eBay. Some would say the 3MA version of Yamaha TZR250SP was a full-on racer that came with lights. A limited number were built for homologation purposes, and it even took features from the factory TZ250W racer to make a sportbike that can still take on the newcomers.
2014 AIMExpo – Orlando, FL
Reader John K. has just told me about the AIMExpo, and I figure those of you near Orlando might want to check it out. I suspect I’m not the only person who feels that the Progressive International Motorcycle Show has become incredibly repetitive, so I’m looking forward to seeing how/if AIMExpo is able to mix it up.
1982 Laverda Jota 180
The Laverda Jota 180 (Jota is the name of a Spanish dance) was built as a sport version of the 3C after feedback from Roger Slater, the firm’s British importer. Built from 1976 to 1982, this example is one of the last bikes with a wonderful 180 degree crank, giving it a lopey idle and great sound. It also didn’t …
1960 BSA Gold Star DBD34
The last generation of the BSA Gold Star, the DBD34 was built from ’56 to ’63. This example has some hard to find extras thanks to its time under the ownership of BSA factory rider and AMA Hall of Famer Chuck “Feets” Minert.
Cover Story – 1979 Honda CB750 Limited
Post-Sale Update: After 26 bids on eBay, this Honda CB750 Limited sold for $3,310. Built as a 10th Anniversary bike, the Honda CB750 Limited was a 2-tone beauty with the same mechanical components as the base bike. This is a great example that was actually the exact model featured on the cover Clymer Honda CB750 DOHC Fours repair manual.
Video Intermission – Double Endos
From reddit user PhD_InYourAss (how’s that for a name?) comes this video of two bikes at Texas World Speedway taking a tumble after massive braking. Unfortunately, it seems both riders were hurt, so I wish them a speedy recovery. There is supposedly a GoFundMe page for them, but I have not been able to find it yet…I’ll update this if …